Junior Merchandiser - Branded

You the Junior Merchandiser - Branded will trade your department, seeking out sales opportunities and help the Merchandiser with defining the strategy and planning of future ranges

Client Details

A great opportunity for an Junior Merchandiser - Branded to a leading Multi-Channel retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They are looking to grow their Merchandising team as there are going through a period of growth. You the Junior Merchandiser - Branded will report to the Senior Merchandiser on your category and review weekly trading performance and supplier management.

Description

• Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information
• Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan.
• With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution.
• Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI's are signed off with the Senior merchandiser
• Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility.
• Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
• Build the Range planBuild Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM.
• Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Asst merchandiser
• Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
• Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
• Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system.
• Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI.
• Reviews' weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser.
• Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level.
• Monthly - Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
• Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
• Meet and gain approval: Incorporating Forecasting any sales variance to plan
• Creation of OTB's Management of commitments - On time delivery, rebuys cancellations Markdown proposals
• Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants.
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
• Manage Linecards Manage Intake at category and line level.
• Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis.
• Create action plans to Optimise Store performance.
• Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines.
• Work with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer to deliver the plan Guide and direct the Merchandising Team to help deliver the plan
• With the Senior Merchandiser provide and monitor development plans for the Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandise Assistant on a regular basis
• Communicate to the Retail Team anything that will impact on Stores performance
• Establish working relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance DC etc

Profile

• Experience working at, Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser or similar in a retail head office is essential
• Ability to think on feet and make decisions working within in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial and brand awareness with an interest in product
• Professional with excellent communication skills
• Confident, enthusiastic and hungry to learn
• Highly organised, methodical and efficient
• Strong Excel Skills

Job Offer

Competitive Salary + 8.30 - 5pm + Flexible working Hours + Hybrid Working+ Free Parking + Progression Opportunities + Staff Discount + 25 days holiday plus 8 BH